Shrub - Spike Broom

DESCRIPTION: Heavy bloomer with erect spikes of golden yellow, pea-flower-shaped racemes in spring-early summer. Palm-shaped light green foliage turns yellow in the fall. Very hardy, drought tolerant plant once established. All parts may cause upset stomach if ingested.

BOTANICAL NAME: Caragana arborescens
AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 4' (1.25 m)
AVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 40" (100 cm)
SUN EXPOSURE: Full sun
FLOWER COLOUR: Yellow
FLOWERING TIME: Summer
FOLIAGE COLOUR: Green turning yellow in the fall
COLD HARDINESS: Zone 1 ( Should survive below -45.6° Celsius ) - Extremely hardy
WATER NEEDS: Average - Drought tolerant
OTHER FEATURES: Attracts Butterflies, Bee Friendly